View clinical trials related to Myofascial Pain Syndromes.
Filter by:The aim of this study is to demonstrate that the application of Kinesio Taping on a myofascial trigger point in the trapezius muscle able to cause a decrease of the trigger point pain and an increase of the cervical range of motion in asymptomatic subjects
This study evaluates the deep dry needling technique as a percutaneous technique included in the professional field of physiotherapy. The project quantifies a significant limit on the number of local twitch responses necessary for the favorable treatment of myofascial pain and analyzes the injury degree and/or the repair of myofascial tissue, with "Elastography".
The main aims of this preliminary research are to determine if combined self-soft tissue therapy (SSTT) alongside an established 6 week FMS Coping Skills Programme (FCSP) is a feasible and acceptable treatment approach for FMS. All participants on the six week FCSP will be randomly allocated to a control (FMS Coping Skills Programme) or intervention group (FMS Coping Skills Programme plus SSTT). All participants will be assessed for outcome measurements at the start of the feasibility study, at six weeks and three months after completion. This feasibility study hypothesis is that the SST approach will be acceptable to FMS patients and that the combined 6 week FCSP (hands off) and SSTT (hands on) will be beneficial. This feasibility study will inform a larger randomized controlled trial (RCT) on this combined treatment approach to FMS.
Chronic pain represents an important health problem responsible for decreases in quality of life, and is associated with great negative impact in society and economy. In many cases, its treatment does not reach therapeutic success causing health professionals and patients dissatisfaction. Chronic pain is also associated with somatization, hopelessness and catastrophizing thinking. These information processing includes sensorial, emotional and cognitive-appraisal thinking, which manifests the working of neural networks at cortical and sub-cortical levels. Attention and memory are a central aspect in the processing of pain modulation. Like in addictions (e.g. smoking, alcohol), chronic pain may debut with displacement in the focus of attention and alterations in the sensorial processing in the incentive-motivation tests. Considering that other studies have indicated that experimental and clinical pain is capable of modulating cognitive activities such as attention,memory and expectation, in this study the investigators will test whether cognitive training, tDCS, or the combination of both interventions decrease cognitive deficits associated with Fibromyalgia
This study evaluates the effect to a muscle stretching program combined with physical exercise versus a physical exercise program in patients with fibromyalgia.
A 12-year follow-up of 166 women with fibromyalgia (FM) or chronic widespread pain (CWP) in western Sweden. The 166 women participated in a Randomised Controlled Trial called GAU in 2004-2005, aiming to investigate the effect of pool exercise and patient education. The primary aim of the present study is to examine the change of symptoms after 11-12 years in 166 women with FM or CWP and also investigate predictors of change of symptoms and work ability. The 166 women will be asked to participate in the present follow-up study. The follow-up examination comprises a standardised interview of symptoms and demographic variables, a battery of self-administered questionnaires and tests of physical function.
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the Efficacy and safety of pregabalin sustained release tablets versus placebo for fibromyalgia
This study is designed to study brain mechanisms associated with symptoms and severity of Fibromyalgia. This will be accomplished by relating results from PET scans to self-reported and objective measures of disease severity.
Objective: Compare degree of improvement can reach patients diagnosed with fibromyalgia syndrome, by treatment with Manipulative and Massage Techniques versus an exercise program for lower thoracic and cervical spine. Study Design: A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on patients with fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS). Setting: Clinical setting. Methods: Sixty-four subjects with FMS were randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving manipulative and massage therapy, or to a control group for exercise program.
Objective: Compare the benefits of Kinesio Taping and Inhibitory Treatment Techniques for Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Spine in Patients with Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS). Study Design: A single-blind randomized controlled trial was conducted on patients with FMS. Setting: Clinical setting. Methods: Sixty-four subjects with FMS were randomly assigned to an experimental group receiving kinesio taping and inhibitory treatment techniques, or to a control group for exercises and electrical stimulation therapy.